Heartbeat of the Mallee

This week, host John Dooley is speaking with Broken Hill Sheep Station manager Brendan Cullen, whose battle with depression and his self-acknowledgment to take the first steps to seek help, led him to begin sharing his story with others. Brendan would go onto to become a Lifeline Regional South Australia & Far West New South Wales Ambassador. Launched his book, The Desert Swimmer in March 2026 Swum the English Channel and has undertaken many other extraordinary feats, all in the name of mental health advocacy. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, host Heath Kendall is speaking with Mildura Base Public Hospital’s, Executive Director of Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, Katrina Allen Katrina, who was born and bred in Mildura talks about her life in Bendigo decades ago, where as a single mother, on a meagre income, she worked hard to bring up her young son Jake, while at the same time juggling her university studies, work commitments and home life.

This week, host John Dooley is speaking with Dr Melinda Hinkson, Adjunct Associate Professor Climate Change Adaptation at La Trobe University Bundoora Campus. Dr Hinkson is also are social anthropologist, a farmer, and a research leader with wide ranging interests and expertise. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, host John Dooley is speaking with Mildura Base Public Hospital’s Director of Medical Education, Dr Mary Beth MacIsaac Growing up on an island in Nova Scotia Mary Beth’s journey to becoming a doctor Her passion about encouraging young people to become GPs in rural areas This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, John Dooley and Consultant Pharmacist Brooke Shelly cover her passion about educating the next generation of GPs. Working in General Practice as a GP Pharmacist. La Trobe Rural Health School Australian Consultant Pharmacist of the Year

This week, Heath Kendall and Mildura Base Public Hospital CEO Terry Welch discusses his background in the health sector The pathway that led him to be an administrator and ultimately the CEO of MBPH. Terry taking his long service leave to travel around Australia with his wife. The hospital’s Foundation and the exciting major projects being undertaken.

This week,host Heath Kendall and Mildura Base Public Hospital Acting CEO Matthew Jukes discuss some of the issues and challenges he and the hospital staff face on a day-to-day basis, particularly dealing with the demands on the Emergency Department. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week,host John Dooley is speaking with veteran journalist and author Alan Erskine. 1.His latest book, Alan Erskine – This is my Life Newspaper sports journalists This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, John Dooley and Daniel Linklater cover his role as Mayor. Daniel's role as Mayor The exciting projects that are making Wentworth a vibrant must visit location Dryland farming This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week,John Dooley and Courtney Wakefield cover sport, family and more. Growing up in the bush on a station in outback NSW AFLW Living on Top Hut Station This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, host Heath Kendall and Joel Coates cover his extraordinary lifelong tale of adversity and triumph. Joel was born 10 weeks premature to a mother who suffered an addiction. At just 21, Joel was by chance diagnosed with an aggressive cancer. At 23 he sustained a significant head injury while playing football. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Heath Kendall is speaking with Rebecca Crossling, who was elected a Mildura Rural City Councillor, in October 2024 1.Rebecca is also the Senior Engagement Coordinator at the Mildura Campus of La Trobe University. Born in Melbourne, Rebecca speaks about her early days moving to, and growing up in Mildura. Her family's involvement in local sport and what the future may hold for her. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Heath Kendall and Mark Thornton cover Mildura Real Estate and his invlolvement in the MBPH Foundation. Real Estate wasn't Mark's first career choice Mark's involvement with the MBPH Foundation Naming rights sponsor for the One Agency A-League Festival of Sport. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week,Heath Kendall and Michael Chambers cover the amazing tale of his survival Michael's near-death experience Life before he and his family came to live in Mildura His latest release ‘The Luckiest Planet’ This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Heath Kendall ] and Martin Hawson cover Martin’s career advancement while working with council. Topics discussed: Martin’s life outside of his CEO role Council’s Tropical North Victoria tourism campaign Projects council is currently undertaking This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Heath Kendall, Eric Oguzkaya and Carlo Cirillo cover the new Healthy lifestyle group ‘Good Vibes’ Good Vibes Eric and Carlo’s backgrounds This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Heath Kendall and Leesa Merrett cover Mildura’s economy and discusses upcoming opportunities for the region. Tropical North Victoria campaign Mildura’s economy Lisa also explains her role during the 2022 Murray River Flood This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Heath Kendall and Brett Millington cover Brett’s life journey and the fascinating pathways he has taken. University Water Management His role at Sunitafe. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, host Heath Kendall is talking with Mildura Businessman Ross Lake OAM. Mr Lake’s background MBPH Foundation projects The ever-expanding petroleum business This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm